Supervising Engineer

The Job

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until sufficient applications are received.

We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $159,203 annually.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is recruiting for Supervising Engineers to supervise a section of staff engaged in the major activities of public works and civil engineering projects and perform difficult and specialized engineering work. Positions oversee engineering projects related to review and/or design flood control facilities, solid waste management, highway, traffic, and planning projects. Responsibilities include civil engineering design; engineering review, coordinating, developing and constructing projects and other improvement plans; assigning and evaluating work; overseeing studies, plans and specifications; assisting in budget preparation; recommending expenditures; and representing the department at various meetings.

For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Engineer job description.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following divisions:

Transportation Design Division:
The Transportation Design Division is seeking a Supervising Engineer with the key duties consisting of, but are not limited to, managing an in-house design group and the consultants, delivery of capital improvement projects, consultant oversight and project management on major Public Works projects, construction support, Operations maintenance projects, and review projects from outside public agencies. This position will conduct bidding and proposal solicitation processes and prepare contracts and Board agenda items. The workload also consists of maintaining and developing standards, quality control systems, and training staff to stay current on standard practices.

Permits Division:
The Permits Division has an opportunity for a Supervising Engineer to oversee either the Transportation Permits section, or the Flood Control Permits section within the Permits Division. This role includes supervising engineers, engineering technicians, and clerical staff; processing encroachment and construction permits for the County-maintained road system and Flood Control Right-of-Way; and providing technical civil engineering support. The candidate in this division will address field construction issues, respond to public inquiries and complaints, and coordinate activities with other County departments and outside agencies.
Contracts Division:
The Contracts Division is looking for a Supervising Engineer that performs as a resident engineer on construction projects and supervises the work of in-house and consultant inspectors/material technicians. The daily responsibilities include, but not limited to reviewing projects drawings, specifications, and estimates; project advertisement; addendum preparation; coordination with contractors, design professionals, utility purveyors, and regulatory agencies; processing change orders, payments, and claims.

Flood Control Division:
In the Flood Control Design Division, a Supervising Engineer’s position oversees and manages the development of Engineering Capital Improvement Plans related to Flood Control Facilities. Under Direction from the Division Manager, this position supervises a section of staff (4 to 6) within the Division in performing the design and preparation of improvement plans, construction specifications, studies, cost estimates, project Agreements/Contracts, Board Agenda Items, tracking of regulatory permits, solicitation & selection of sub-consultants, overseeing the more difficult engineering studies and representing the department at various meetings.

Excellent Benefits Package!

Coming from the private sector? Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

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Benefits By Occupational Unit : Supervisory Unit

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel to various sites throughout the County is required; a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet all components within one (1) of the following option requirements:

Option 1: License: Must hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer (PE) with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience working as a civil engineer or engineer in a closely related field.

Option 2: License: Must hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer (PE) with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs.

Education: Forty-five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework.

Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience working as a civil engineer or engineer in a closely related field.

Note: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school in Civil Engineering is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Supervisory Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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